1-Day Washington D.C. Cherry Blossom (New York Departure) CB1

The top three spots for viewing cherry blossom: Potomac River, Jefferson Memorial – Tidal Basin and the white house
Surprising tour: Taking photos with all presidents in the U.S. history by visiting Madame Tussauds DC

Itinerary
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Pass By: New York City, New York City, New York

Departing from New York in the morning, we are heading to our nation’s Capital, Washington D.C. for cherry blossom sightseeing. We will visit the Jefferson Memorial first. The memorial is located by the Tidal Basin, from where you will have a stunning view of the Cherry Blossom blooming along the shore during the time. Later you will have a chance to take the D.C. Cherry Blossom Cruise for sightseeing along the Potomac River. With a backdrop of full blooming cherry trees on the banks of the Potomac River, you can also see the most iconic landmarks in the area.

Itinerary：

New York → Jefferson Memorial （40 mins）→ D.C. Cherry Blossom Cruise （Optional, 60 mins）→ New York

Special Notes：

1. Each year, the National Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates spring in Washington, DC. As for this year, the official schedule is March 20 – April 12. However, the view of the cherry blossom is subject to change due to weather conditions. Furthermore, reservation is not available for the Cherry Blossom Cruise based on the busy season in D.C.

2. The cruise tour is subject to change regarding the cruise company’s schedule as well as the tourist volume. In case that cruise was not in service, we will go to the renowned Madame Tussauds’ President Gallery instead.

3. Concerning return, the estimated arrival time will be around 11:30 pm or later. The actual arrival time will be subject to change due to tour schedule and traffic.

Stop At: Jefferson Memorial, 701 E Basin Dr SW At the south shore of the Tidal Basin, Washington DC, DC 20242

The Thomas Jefferson Memorial is a memorial to the third president of the United States. The impressive building is neoclassical in design and has been standing since 1943. It sees more than two million visitors every year. It's only available during the Cherry Blossom time.

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Potomac River, Washington DC, DC

The Sightseeing Cruise on the Potomac River runs along Washington, DC, the capital city of the United States of America. Visitors to this famous locale can opt to see many of the area's most historic landmarks and memorials in a unique way.

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Madame Tussaud's President Gallery
The Washington, DC arm of this worldwide phenomenon is a sight to behold. Amazingly and sometimes eerily lifelike figures line the halls of this art museum in the form of celebrities and politicians both famous and infamous.


Duration: 1 hour